Jeremy Hecklinski News, Rumors, Updates - Iowa Hawkeyes

Will stay as QB2 Hecklinski will remain as Iowa's QB2 after head coach Kirk Ferentz said Hank Brown will be the starter going forward, per Ethan Petrik of the Quad-City Times.

Impact Hecklinski has attempted 27 passes in his first two appearances this season, completing 13 for 141 yards and a 1:1 TD:INT. Hecklinski's role as the QB2 will limit his fantasy appeal compared with Brown.

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Won't start vs. Iowa State Hecklinski won't get the start against Iowa State but is still expected to take early snaps, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Iowa is expected to officially start Hank Brown in Week 2 against the Cyclones, who performed slightly better than Hecklinski in Week 1 against Northern Illinois and perhaps most importantly didn't turn the ball over. Still, Hecklinski should still play plenty as this quarterback battle appears far from over.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Second fiddle in opener Hecklinski completed 7 of 16 passes for 76 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 40-0 victory against Northern Illinois.

Impact While Hecklinski did manage to find the end zone in Iowa's season opener, connecting with running back Xavier Williams on an eight-yard strike in the second quarter, that's about where the positives end on the day. The 5-foot-11 signal caller completed less than 50 percent of his passes on the day and threw an interception while receiving less work than fellow quarterback Hank Brown, who avoided turnovers while finidng the end zone in his own right. While it looks like Brown may have earned the starting gig for now, Hecklinski could continue to see opportunities to prove himself, starting with a rivalry matchup against Iowa State on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Not starting Saturday, still will play Hecklinski will not start at quarterback for Saturday's game at Northern Illinois, but he is still expected to see the field, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Hecklinski and Hank Brown have been locked into a heated quarterback battle this offseason and it looks as if it's still not resolved. While Brown will officially get the start, Zenitz reports that he will play the first few series and then Hecklinski will come in and get his opportunity. There will be a lot of pressure on both quarterbacks to perform at their best in hopes of earning the job for the rest of the season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1 • SI.COM

Listed as co-starter Hecklinski is listed as a co-starter for Iowa's season opener against NIU, per Eliot Clough of 247Sports.com.

Impact It was reported that Hecklinski might split reps in the Hawkeyes' opener, and this depth chart designation only supports that sentiment. The junior quarterback and Hank Brown are now set to both take the field throughout the matchup, though the breakdown of playing time remains to be seen.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

May split reps in opener Hecklinski may split reps in Iowa's opener with Hank Brown, per David Eickholt of 247Sports.com.

Impact Hecklinski reportedly leapt out in front in Iowa's quarterback battle during a scrimmage at fall camp, but the pair still look to be neck-and-neck. Iowa may have a game to figure out the competition as it opens against overmatched Northern Illinois, but this looks to be one of the narrowest still undecided quarterback battles in the country.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

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AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

May have pulled ahead in QB battle Hecklinski may have the upper hand in Iowa's quarterback battle as he tossed for four touchdowns in the Hawkeyes' scrimmage Saturday while Hank Brown struggled, per Scott Dochterma...

Impact Hecklinski reportedly scored four touchdowns and delivered accurate, on-time passes during Iowa's scrimmage. Brown, meanwhile, struggled with his ball placement and starting the scrimmage 3-10 passing. There's still no clear frontrunner here, but after Saturday the third-year gunslinger Hecklinski may have a slight lead.

AUGUST 15 • ROTOWIRE

Still alive in QB1 race Hecklinski continues to compete with Hank Brown for Iowa's starting quarterback job, according to head coach Kirk Ferentz per Riley Donald of SI.com.

Impact The Hawkeyes have yet to announce who will be their starting quarterback for the season opener against Northern Illinois on Sep. 5, and it wouldn't be surprising if the competition drags for a few more weeks. Ferentz revealed that the QB battle could even drag into the regular season, so it seems a decision won't be coming any time soon. Hecklinski transferred to Iowa ahead of the 2025 season after spending his freshman year at Wake Forest, where he didn't see the field. Last season with the Hawkeyes, he completed 2-of-2 passes for eight yards, and ran for a six-yard touchdown in mop-up duty against Wisconsin and Minnesota.

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Battling for QB1 gig in Iowa City Hecklinski is competing with Hank Brown for Iowa's starting quarterback gig, per Tyler Tachman of the Des Moines Register.

Impact Hecklinski transferred to Iowa ahead of the 2025 season after spending his freshman year at Wake Forest, where he didn't see the field. Last season with the Hawkeyes, he completed 2-of-2 passes for eight yards, and ran for a six-yard touchdown in mop-up duty against Wisconsin and Minnesota. He's reportedly in a quarterback competition with Brown, who was also a backup for the Hawkeyes last season after two years at Auburn.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining Hawkeyes Hecklinski has announced his commitment to Iowa, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Hecklinski will join the Hawkeyes after spending his freshman season with Wake Forest. The 6-foot redshirt freshman quarterback did not see the field during his time with the Demon Deacons and has four years of eligibility remaining.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wake Forest quarterback Jeremy Hecklinski expected to enter transfer portal Jeremy Hecklinski, who was once considered the future quarterback at Wake Forest, is now history. He...

APRIL 16, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Planning to enter portal Hecklinski is set to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Hecklinski has four years left of eligibilty, and he'll aim to join a program where he can have a steady role under center, as he wasn't expected to play a big role for Wake Forest in 2025.

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